You’re smart. You’re doing your research about home buying and homeownership (like you are right now!), so you feel like you’re prepared to avoid common home buying pitfalls. But you’ll soon find that once you’ve moved in, there is a whole new list of common problems that plague unwary first-time homeowners. To help you make […]

So you’ve decided to sell your Triangle home and as you start to plan your first open house, you get that gut wrenching feeling that your home isn’t ready! To avoid this unnecessary stress, follow these professional steps when staging your home! 1. Show Off The Exterior Many will say that it is what’s on the inside […]

As the frost begins to thaw, and the temperatures finally reach a “goldilocks” stage, the housing market starts to bloom! It’s no secret that Spring is THE prime time to search for a new home and to sell your current home. As you search through numerous listings though, it can becoming daunting to find the one […]

When you start the process of selling your home, the first day your listing hits MLS will leave you feeling anxious and excited. After the first couple weeks you’ll still feel optimistic, but then before you know it, you are faced with an expired listing. To most this may seem like the time to call […]

Acronyms are tossed around like crazy in the real estate world, which can be confusing to even the most veteran home buyers. But don’t worry — it doesn’t take long to learn the language. Here’s a quick list of the most widely used home buying acronyms and what they actually mean. Of course, if you’d […]

We’re almost three weeks into the New Year, but it’s not too late to develop goals for 2018. Now is the perfect time to jump right in and start fresh in your current home! Need ideas? Here are a few real estate goals that you can achieve this year. Fix Those Pesky Maintenance Issues Maybe […]

As we all know, Fuquay-Varina used to be two independent communities. However, the details of how these towns combined to be the Fuquay-Varina we know and love today are rarely considered by those who live there or visit. Here are some little known facts about Fuquay-Varina. “Ferme” Origins Originally settled by a Frenchman named William […]

There are so many wonderful places to live in the United States. But what makes a community truly special? It may be partial of us to say so, but the Research Triangle is one of those places. Here are a few reasons why the Triangle is so amazing. Incredible Schools The schools in the Research […]

If you’re looking for a home in the Triangle, you’ve probably considered moving into a golf community. They offer incredible amenities gorgeous homes, and well groomed lawns–what’s not to love? If you’re considering one of these communities, take a look at this guide to the some of the best golf communities in the Triangle 12 […]

A 20% down payment is a significant chunk of change. But with enough time to prepare and a little bit of creative budgeting, you’ll be able to save up for your new home sooner than you think. Follow these helpful budgeting tips to get started! Break Down Your Budget While it’s never a bad idea […]